Alcohol

Alcohol can affect physical and mental wellbeing, including balance, coordination, sleep and energy levels. For some people with neurological conditions, alcohol may also interact with medications or make symptoms harder to manage.

If you have any concerns about your alcohol use, or would like support to cut down, help is available.

You can:

  • Speak to your GP for confidential advice
  • Use national self-help tools to check your drinking and explore ways to reduce it
  • Access local alcohol support services if you feel you need extra help

Find out more and get support

NHS

General guidance and tools to help you think about drinking habits and cutting down:

NHS Drink Less

Drinkline

Free, confidential helpline

0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm; weekends 11am–4pm)

Drinkaware

Information and self-assessment tools for alcohol and health

Support Lines

Local support (Norfolk & Suffolk):

The Matthew Project

confidential drug and alcohol support across Norfolk & Suffolk (referrals, advice and community support)

The Matthew Project

Change Grow Live (CGL)

Norfolk alcohol and drug support, with hubs across Norwich, Thetford, King’s Lynn and Great Yarmouth

CGL